Self-Publishing & Traditional Publishing Help for Young Authors
Young authors will learn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of the publishing business and young authors will write (and refine) the most important selling tool for a book—the query letter and book proposal. Book marketing info also provided.
Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(181)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional: Writing: Complete the decision sheet on publishing. Writing: Using the template complete the first draft of query letter and/or book proposal.Writing: Writing: Final steps; compose your publishing goalsClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Getting Published: A Step by Step Guide for Young Authors In this class traditional, self and hybrid publishing options will be explained. Perhaps your child has spent months sweating over creating a fantasy, realistic or historic novel, poetry or a collection of short stories and wants to know what to do next. Maybe your child may have written a nonfiction book with sage advice for their peers. Or your child may be enmeshed in the process of writing a book and your potential author just wants to know about the publishing challenges ahead. In this class young authors will learn how to navigate the ins-and-outs of the publishing business and young authors will write (and refine) the most important selling tool for a book—the query letter and book proposal. Your child won’t be told it’s impossible, or that it’s easy. Young authors will, however, gain a realistic understanding of how the process works and how writers can maximize their chances of publication. Writers who choose to self-publish will develop a self-publishing plan and budget for publishing their books. The class sessions will be informative and practical. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other young writers and to ask questions of the instructor who a multi-published author is. Class One: Opening: Tell us about your project or book. Presentation: Self-publishing, traditional publishing and hybrid publishing explained. Writing: Complete the decision sheet on publishing. Group discussion: What is your decision? Class Two: Opening: Update the class on your progress. Presentation: Query letters and book proposals explained Writing: Using the template complete the first draft of query letter and/or book proposal. Group discussion: What is your query letter hook? Class Three: Opening: Update the class on your draft revisions. Presentation: How to publish on Amazon.com and other POD publishers. Writing: Final steps-compose your publishing goals Group discussion: Questions you have that are still not answered
Learning Goals
Students will understand the varies publishing options available to them.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
4.7
181reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The instructor is a multi-published author who has guided students in the process of traditional and self-publishing. The instructor has eight years experience helping students win contests, get scholarships and gain entry to highly competitive colleges and university BFA programs.
Additionally here is her other experience:
Bio
Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother (of five), author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others. Besides teaching, she has written broadly on spiritual growth, education, and special needs She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child. In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication, college admissions and the family. She has a BA in English, a MFA in Writing and has done graduate study in Special Education and College Admission. Active in her local homeschool group, she has taught college-prep coop classes for several years. She has also written numerous literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Japanese, Hebrew, German, Czech and Polish. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth, yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students. Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
10-18 learners per class
